87 m. ago KZN SOPA highlights unemployment, poverty and service delivery

The provincial government has set a target of securing investments worth R4-billion in 2025/26.

Politics

6 h. ago Concerns rise over Military budget ahead of Finance Minister’s speech

South Africa's military spending is among the lowest in its GDP category

Politics

24 h. ago Morocco Unveils $2.9B Rail Revolution Ahead of 2030 World Cup

The Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF) has announced a deal to purchase 168 trains, worth $2.9 billion, from leading firms in France, Spain, and South Korea. This move is part of the country’s ambitious plan to expand both high-speed and urban rail networks ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2030, which Morocco will co-host… Read More »Morocco Unveils $2.9B Rail Revolution Ahead of 2030 World Cup The post Morocco Unveils $2.9B Rail Revolution Ahead of 2030 World Cup first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘Almost all G20 governors represented at Finance Track meeting’

Ministers Lesetja Kganyago and Enoch Godongwana briefed the media on the outcome of the meeting.

Politics

35 h. ago SARS Commissioner Urges G20: ‘Build Collection Capacity Before Hiking Taxes

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has advised G20 finance ministers that bolstering tax collection capacity is a far more effective path to increased revenue than simply raising tax rates. His comments came during a panel discussion held on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting… Read More »SARS Commissioner Urges G20: ‘Build Collection Capacity Before Hiking Taxes The post SARS Commissioner Urges G20: ‘Build Collection Capacity Before Hiking Taxes first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

35 h. ago Nhlanhla Nene Warns Treasury: ‘We Can’t Spend Money We Don’t Have’ as Debt Soars

Former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has cautioned that the National Treasury faces tough decisions to rein in government spending as it prepares to reintroduce the 2025/26 budget to Parliament next month. He believes the option of borrowing more money is no longer viable, given the country’s mounting debt burden. Government’s initial plan to raise R58… Read More »Nhlanhla Nene Warns Treasury: ‘We Can’t Spend Money We Don’t Have’ as Debt Soars The post Nhlanhla Nene Warns Treasury: ‘We Can’t Spend Money We Don’t Have’ as Debt Soars first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

35 h. ago Western Cape to Invest R18 Billion in Healthcare Upgrades, Promising Modern Facilities

The Western Cape government plans to channel more than R18 billion into healthcare infrastructure over the next ten years, with a significant portion of this budget earmarked for the long-awaited Tygerberg Hospital modernization project. A public-private partnership, the initiative will replace the aging Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town with two advanced healthcare facilities. Speaking during… Read More »Western Cape to Invest R18 Billion in Healthcare Upgrades, Promising Modern Facilities The post Western Cape to Invest R18 Billion in Healthcare Upgrades, Promising Modern Facilities first appeared on iAfrica.

Science

35 h. ago Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers

The Western Cape government has highlighted the urgent need to expand Cape Town International Airport, following a surge in tourism that saw more than 160,000 international visitors arrive in December—marking a twelve-year high. Although the international terminal is managed by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which is 74.6% government-owned, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde stressed… Read More »Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers The post Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

36 h. ago Ramaphosa Demands Urgent Reset on Africa’s Debt Woes at G20 Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a fresh approach to tackle Africa’s persistent debt crisis, warning that half of African nations pay more to service their debt than they do on healthcare, education, and other key development priorities. Addressing the opening of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Cape Town on… Read More »Ramaphosa Demands Urgent Reset on Africa’s Debt Woes at G20 Summit The post Ramaphosa Demands Urgent Reset on Africa’s Debt Woes at G20 Summit first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

36 h. ago Concerns mounting over Sudan’s plan to form parallel government

The UNSC also received an update on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the country.

Politics

48 h. ago Winde highlights infrastructure, schools in province address

Premier Winde says in less than a 100 days his government has managed to build schools

Culture

56 h. ago SAHRC concerned about marginalisation of Rastafari community

The SAHRC has raised concern over the marginalisation of the Rastafari community

Politics

61 h. ago Emergency services on alert as Table Mountain park fires escalate

SANParks says gusting winds overnight led to the spread of the fires.

Events

3 d. ago Kganyago says prudent economic policies needed to manage our debt

The nature of the debt "affects the risk premium the South African Government has to pay."

Economics

3 d. ago President Ramaphosa gazettes Customary Initiation Act regulations

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has gazetted the Customary Initiation Act regulations.

Politics

3 d. ago N West residents plead with govt to fix roads after heavy rains

N West residents are asking government to fast-track road repairs after the recent heavy rains.

Politics

3 d. ago CRL concerned about forced cremations as burial sites fill up

The City of Johannesburg has recently announced that it was running out of burial space.

Events

3 d. ago Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces has inked a charter to set up a parallel “government of peace and unity” with allied political and armed groups. The charter was signed during a closed event in Kenya, leading to criticism of Nairobi by the army-aligned Sudanese government. The document envisions Sudan as a secular, democratic, and non-centralized state… Read More »Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War The post Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 d. ago AfDB Reveals Candidates Cleared to Contest for Bank’s President

The African Development Bank has officially unveiled a list of five cleared candidates for the presidential election on May 29, 2025. On that day, the bank’s Board of Governors, comprising representatives from member countries, will vote for their preferred candidate. The five cleared candidates are Mr. Hott Amadou from Senegal, Dr. Maimbo Munzele from Zambia,… Read More »AfDB Reveals Candidates Cleared to Contest for Bank’s President The post AfDB Reveals Candidates Cleared to Contest for Bank’s President first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

5 d. ago Eskom’s aggressive maintenance plan leaves little headroom: Ramokgopa

Ramokgopa says the generation capacity that they had was sufficient to meet the demand.

Politics